The 1 Week Meal Plan & Shopping Guide: $4.99 USD We have crafted this guide with love after many requests from our community asking for a step-by-step approach to transitioning to a plant based diet. All the recipes included in the PDF also have free video tutorials and have been tried and approved by thousands…

Squash is such an underrated vegetable. Once baked, they are so creamy, delicious and filling that you will want to include these super affordable veggies into your weekly meals! In my opinion, spaghetti squash is one of the most delicious and versatile squashes. You can eat it by itself or use is as a…

I thought it was time to give you a treat with this recipe. Coffee Cake with zero guilt! This recipe is gluten free, refined sugar free, oil free and super delicious. You will be so happy when you sit down in your comfy chair with a piece of this cake and a hot drink. It…

I am always looking for new salad dressings to keep my salads interesting and this one is a keeper. It is light with a bang of garlic and lemony goodness. This dressing is also versatile. You can use it as a salad dressing or pour it over steamed veggies, spaghetti squash or a baked potato….

Ok, so you have decided to go Plant Based and adopt a vegan diet! Yay you! Kale is one of the greens you should be eating the most of but maybe you aren’t quite used to it yet. The flavor is very strong and you just don’t like it or can’t get your kids to…

Cobblers are one of my favorite winter desserts. In particular, because they are so comforting and warm and it also makes me remember the apple crisp that my mom used to make on cold winter evenings. We had an apple tree in the back yard that she would save apple chunks from and put in…

I decided to come up with a plant based Green Curry recipe after my husband and I visited Araya’s Place in Seattle and trying out their wonderful vegan cuisine. We have not been able to get their green curry out of our heads since. It was so creamy and delicious, I just had to try and make…

The 1 Week Meal Plan & Shopping Guide: $4.99 USD We have crafted this guide with love after many requests from our community asking for a step-by-step approach to transitioning to a plant based diet. All the recipes included in the PDF also have free video tutorials and have been tried and approved by thousands…

It’s that time of year! Mint Mocha Time!!!! This recipe is based on my absolute favorite coffee drink that is only offered during the winter season at Starbucks. My recipe contains zero refined sugar and zero dairy but is still super delicious and fills my heart and belly with the Holiday Spirit! Recipe: 2 cups…

Hello 7 Layer! Almost every holiday gathering that I can remember going to had a huge glass dish of 7 layer dip. Mmmmmm. This recipe has all of that same mouth watering flavor without the dairy! This is sure to be your go to dish to take to pot lucks or holiday gatherings. Recipe: Layer…

Mmmmmm Banana Cream Pie. Just like mama used to make. Weeeell, almost. This recipe tastes just as good without all of the added sugar and dairy. You will be smiling with every bite! Recipe: Crust 1 1/2 cups almond meal 1 cup medjool dates (about 10) Filling 1/2 pkg silk tofu (7oz) 1 tsp vanilla…

This recipe is modeled after Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon recipe. I use portabella mushrooms in place of the beef because they have a great “meaty” texture and they soak up all of the delicious juices and flavors from the rest of the ingredients. Bonappetit Recipe: 2 8oz pkgs. sliced portabella mushrooms 2 onions, roughly chopped…

I absolutely love Lara Bars. They not only taste delicious but they are good for you and made with very simple ingredients. Some of them only contain 3 ingredients! I have recreated my own versions of them with an additional recipe that they don’t make yet. They don’t have the Fig Newton. I love plating…

This is one of my favorite salads after the Massaged Kale Salad. It is light and fresh and would be great to take to a potluck or just eat at home. I love the balance of the sweet and tart and especially the crunch from the roasted walnuts! Recipe: 1/2 cup roasted walnuts 2 bunches…

This has been a go-to recipe for me for years now. When I just can’t think of anything to make, this is what I usually end up with, but my family never complains because it is absolutely delicious. And for me it is a great recipe because it has loads of greens in it. You…

These are the main appliances that I use in my kitchen almost every day and why. Blendtec Professional 800 Nutribullet Crockpot 8 Qt programable crockpot Spiralizer Quisinart 12 cup Food Processor Victorinox Knife My Blendtec blender is the appliance that gets used most in our household, probably about 10 times a day. I am…

This is the first recipe in the Meatless Mondays series and you are going to love it. I call it Super Chili because it has red cabbage and goji berries in it. You will never miss the meat because this chili is loaded with all kinds of chewable tasty goodness! You can top it with…

The holidays are here and it is time for warm, comforting breads. This recipe is Plant Based, Gluten Free and super delicious. Cranberries have filled our grocery stores so I created this delicious Cranberry bread with them. It is perfect to bring to any holiday gathering, to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea…

Green Bean Casserole is a staple dish at any midwestern potluck or holiday table. I know for sure that it was one of my mom’s favorite side dishes. This recipe is a cleaner version of that same dish. By cleaner I mean, it is void of dairy, and canned cream of mushroom soup that is…

This is one of my personal favorite Holiday pies. My grandma used to make this pie (non-vegan of course) and it was always the first one to disappear over the pumpkin, custard, and apple pies. Of course, there would also be a big tub of Cool Whip that we would add to the top….

It is fall and there is nothing better than sitting down to a nice warm bowl of soup on a cold evening! Here is a recipe to benefit from all of those wonderful pumpkins that are in season and filling our grocery stores. Recipe: 2 Pie pumpkins or 4 cans of pumpkin purée 1/2 15oz…

Feeding a family of four is sometimes a daunting task when it comes to “what’s for dinner?” We all have slightly different tastes but there are a few recipes that we ALL agree on. I could choose any one of these recipes and everyone would be happy! These recipes have also been tried and tested…

So you’ve decided to go Plant Based. Now what. Well, your cupboards are probably a bit bare because you have already cleaned out your pantry and fridge of anything that contains animal products. On this episode I show you what is in our pantry and fridge to help you decide on what to put in…

For my husband’s and my 21 wedding anniversary we took a trip to beautiful Seattle. Our anniversary evening was spent at Harvest Beat which is a sophisticated vegan restaurant where they serve you a five course meal! You have to make a reservation because they only serve a certain amount of tables each evening and…

Ok, Halloween is almost here again and you are faced with the fact that your children are going to consume massive amounts of sugar. They are so excited but you know the consequences of that choice. Your little ones are going to be hyped up on sugar all day and then when you get home…

My family and I have been plant based for over three years now. It has been a great experience but not one without bumps in the road. I am going to share with you our experience so far so that maybe it will help you with your own journey. One of the hardest parts of…

Tacos, aren’t they all the craze right now. Understandably so! They are delicious and can also be super nutritious like this recipe. This is my take on tacos using mushrooms as the meat replacement and flavoring it a bit like mole sauce. Tacos really lend themselves to adding anything and everything so garnish as you…

It’s Fall! And you know what Fall means. Pumpkin Spiced Lattes! But, here’s the deal. This latte is healthy, only sweetened with dates, is low calorie AND it is suuuuuper delicious. Oh yeah, did I forget to say that this latte is also going to save you a TON of money. That is a bonus…

Have you missed enjoying a soft, warm, slightly charred piece of naan with your Indian Food? Well suffer no more! Here is a delicious recipe that will help you get through it =) It is made mostly of sweet potato so this is a great way to get in some more veggies and makes you…

My Daughter Talia has so many talents, one of them being her amazing art and craft skills. She recently opened an Etsy store called TaliaDaltonCrafts! I am so proud of her and wanted to share her website with all of you. We are a family that values skill building. There is always something in the…

When the weather starts to cool down and transitions into fall, there is nothing better than curling up with a good book, a cup of steamy coffee and a couple comforting, warm, chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are healthy as well as tasty and delicious. These cookies are oil free, sugar free, gluten free, and…

This recipe was shared with me from a young male friend our family made while living in Hawaii. His method was to place potato wedges and a bunch of spices into a garbage bag and toss it around until the wedges were well coated and then bake them. I no longer use the garbage bag…

Cheese is one of the things most people tell me they have the greatest trouble giving up when they change to a plant based diet. Finding a vegan cheese that can get you through this change is a bit of a challenge. Most vegan cheeses I have tried at the grocery store are just…

Ranch Dressing. I don’t know any kids raised during the 80’s and 90’s that isn’t familiar with ranch dressing. It was considered a healthy dip for veggies and was about the only dressing that mothers could get to eat on an iceberg lettuce salad. Now, however, we know that dairy is not actually healthy for…

When it comes to snacking, Dr. Fuhrman, in his book Eat to Live, suggests little to no snacking in between meals. Your body needs to go through a detoxification and healing process in between the times of digestion for optimal health. If you really must snack, keep it simple. Some things you can snack on…

The guidelines I follow for my family’s daily plant based meals come from Dr. Fuhrman’s book Eat to Live. He suggests to eat one large salad with a mix of greens, preferably including at least one cruciferous vegetable like kale, a double helping of steamed or cooked vegetables, 3 pieces of fruit, 1 cup of…

Honestly, this is the most well made documentary that I have seen lately. The information is so relatable and honest that it comes across very humbly. Kip uses his own life experiences with food from childhood into adulthood. His own fear about being passed a bad genetic hand full of heart disease, cancer and diabetes…

Transitioning yourself to a plant based diet is one thing but when you have children this can add an additional level of difficulty. In this video I offer some tips on how to make this transition more smooth with your kiddies.

Here it is finally, after many years of trying to make the perfect healthy chocolate cake without it tasting like a healthy cake and I know you all know what I mean there. You can either eat a vegan cake that isn’t necessarily good for you or you can eat a cake that looks like…

Breakfast of Champions is a recipe that my hubby came up with. This is one of his favorite breakfasts and he has shared this recipe with many of our male friends with great success! Way to go, my champion hubby! Recipe: 1 small punnet organic blueberries 1 sliced banana a few sliced strawberries 1 Tbsp…

One vegetable that is seriously under-rated is the beautiful Eggplant. I had never been much of a fan of eggplant until I learned how to cook it in this way. Eggplant is loaded with nutrients, extremely low in calories and full of fiber which means that they should definitely be a regular part of our…

It’s holiday time and you need a great “crowd pleaser” dessert to take to that potluck party. Well, this is your recipe. It is sure to please even the most skeptical “foodie”! I mean really, who doesn’t love a classic cheesecake. It is festive looking and tastes even better than it looks. This recipe has…

What could be more refreshing on a hot day than an Iced Mocha. But this is an extra special Iced Mocha. This Mocha is dairy free, sugar free and deeeelicious! Stop waisting your time and money buying those overly priced and super fattening Iced Mochas from you local coffee shop. You can make yours to…

Several of my viewers have suggested I do a show on a grocery haul so I finally recorded one to share with all of you. This haul will last our family of four between one and two weeks. There are a few things that I order online like cashews and dates because I can buy…

Eating out can be a challenge when you change to a plant based diet. I wanted to share with you some tips on how to manage this if you are not fortunate enough to live somewhere that has vegan restaurants. Check it out to help you on your journey!

Trying to kick the soda habit? Good for you! Here is a great way to transition your way off of soda without feeling deprived. Kombucha is a fizzy fermented tea drink. As well as being refreshing it also has the added benefit of being good for you. It has beneficial probiotics that help improve your…

Welcome to my new edition called Little Bites. In these episodes I will be sharing with you tips on living a plant based lifestyle. I will be releasing them in between my normal cooking episodes to help you navigate a plant based lifestyle and answer frequent questions that people ask me. Whether you have been…

Summer calls for a lovely light salad dressing. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a delicious low fat dressing and with it being strawberry season, that is the fruit of choice. I especially enjoy this dressing on arugula salad with toasted walnuts and chopped red onion. YUM! Recipe: 1 cup strawberries…

Mmmmmmm Massaman. I discovered Massaman Curry about a year ago in a local restaurant. It is typically made with chicken but at this restaurant you could have it vegetarian and even add tofu. Whenever I would have a hankering for a warm, rich, comforting meal I would convince my hubby that we needed to go…

I don’t normally use the weight loss platform to teach about Plant Based Eating but it is one of the incredible benefits to eating this way. My views usually deal with being as healthy as you can so that you can live a long, pain free life. But, as many of us know, most people,…

Recently, I took a trip with my two teenage daughters to visit my family in the midwest; Nebraska to be exact. They eat a typical midwestern diet which focuses pretty heavily on meat and bread products. They respect our dietary choices, even though they poke fun at us, they have yet to change much of…

Struggling to find a salad dressing that isn’t loaded with oil or unnecessary fats and sugar? Well, look no further. I have two fantastic salad dressing recipes for you that are free of added oil and sugar! The first one, is reminiscent of Thousand Island dressing which my husband has renamed “crack” because of its…

Transitioning to a plant based diet and finding kale a bit hard to get used to? This salad will help you to fall in love with kale. You will like it so much that you will be cleaning out the grocery store’s shelves of all the kale you can get your hands onto! When you…

This is a soup recipe that is so filled with flavor that you will never forget it! Sabzi is a Persian dish that typically has meat but I have made a vegan version for you and also made it into a soup because that is what my family has really grown to love. They love…

This granola recipe is sugar free and delicious! I am not much of a fan of granola because it is usually way too sweet and most granolas have sugar, honey or agave nectar. This recipe uses bananas and dates to make it sweet so you get all the fiber and the sweetness. It is also…

This will for sure be one of your staple weekly recipes! My hubby and two daughters just love this recipe. It is simple to put together and cooks up quick too. If you want to make it even easier you can prep the veggies ahead of time, like on the weekend so they are ready…

Wow! You aren’t going to believe that this isn’t bad for you, it tastes that good! I am not usually that excited about fudge because it is way too sweet and it makes my teeth hurt. Not to mention that I just plain don’t eat it anymore because it is loaded with sugar and dairy….

The idea for this recipe came from a viral video called Pineapple Apple Pen. My two teenage daughters love this video and showed it to me recently. It is very cute I must say and it gave me an idea to make a desert with those two ingredients. I came up with this delicious pineapple…

I wanted to share out experience about being away from home and still being able to stick to the Plant Based lifestyle. Our situation is a little out of the ordinary presently but I just wanted people to know it is still possible even with the most bizarre circumstances. We are currently in a hotel…

What is better than sitting in your cozy chair with a good book, a steamy drink and chocolate chip cookies? Superfood Chocolate Chip Cookies are! Now you can have all of these comforts and none of the unhealthy oils, sugar and dairy products that are in normal chocolate chip cookies. This recipe was created from…

I recently visited our local Kroger grocery store because I needed a few things to make our dinner and because it is the closest store to our home. I was shocked to see the huge, well organized organic section! I normally shop at Whole Foods for organic produce but after seeing that Kroger has such…

I love going out to eat especially on those nights when I just don’t feel like cooking. Then our family became vegans, and not just a vegans but vegan SOS free, which means no salt, oil or sugar. Going out to eat now is a challenge. If we really feel the need, we go out…

If you are a vegan or a plant based eater you will surely be able to relate to this post. When you decide to be a vegan, suddenly everyone around you becomes a nutrition expert. ” I know someone who is a vegan and He/she is not very healthy ” “there is no way you can get…

Some nights I just don’t feel like cooking a huge meal so on this night we simply had freshly cut cucumber, orange bell pepper, an heirloom tomato, steamed broccoli, celery with peanut butter and watermelon. At first I thought ” wow, I am slipping here not making a nice meal after everyone has had such…

Hello everyone! I am so excited to be making my first blog post! My goal is to share with you our journey (my husband , two teenage daughters and I) of becoming Nutritarians. You can call it Vegan, SOS free, or Plant Based eating but it is so much more than that and I am…

These cookies are a great way to deal with old sugar cravings and get a healthy cookie fix. If you love Nutella but don’t want to eat all the sugar and junk that it is made with then this “Nutritella” recipe is for you!

Learn how to make these delicious zucchini tomato wraps that help make the Nutritarian diet style the healthiest and tastiest way to live! These are also Vegan SOS (No animal products, salt, oil, or sugar), Vegetarian, and gluten free!

These Bean Enchiladas with homemade vegan cheese are a regular family favorite and so easy to make. With the countless added benefits of being a fully Whole Food Plant Based recipe! This recipe also fully qualifies as Plant Based,Vegan SOS (No animal products, salt, sugar, or oil), Vegetarian, nutritarian, gluten free, and wheat free. Is…